Power Dynamos coach Osward Mutapa Jnr has applauded his side for qualifying to the CAF Champions League group stage.
And the Kitwe side will earn $550,000 from CAF for the six matches they will play in the group stage.
Power Dynamos has already earned $100,000.
Speaking Independence day’s 1-1 draw against Uganda’s Vipers SC, Mutapa couldn’t contain his excitement.
“I said it was important that we qualify and give the nation the 61st birthday present,” the Zambia Police Superintendent said.
“For me what is important is qualification to the group stage. I am very much excited, I am happy that we have qualified,” he added
Kenyan striker Moses Shumah’s second half goal was cancelled by Karim Watambala late strike.
The Kitwe giants advanced via a 3-2 aggregate.
Zesco United was the last Zambian club to reach the CAF Champions League semi finals in 2016.
